Blood test may spot appendicitis faster, study finds
NCT ID NCT07643142
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether measuring a protein called calprotectin in the blood can help diagnose acute appendicitis. Researchers compared 74 patients with abdominal pain, some with confirmed appendicitis and others with non-specific pain. They measured calprotectin levels and compared them to standard tests to see if it could improve diagnosis.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Serum calprotectin measurement (blood test)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this blood test could help doctors diagnose acute appendicitis faster and more accurately, reducing unnecessary surgeries.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 74 participants. Larger studies are needed to confirm if the test is reliable enough for routine use.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, ATASEHIR, 34752, Turkey (Türkiye)
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